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CurriculumThe Junior Certificate examination is taken on completion of a Junior Certificate course of three years’ duration. The Junior Cycle covers a vital period in young people’s lives when they encounter significant changes in their educational experience. The principal objective of the Junior Cycle is for students to complete broad, balanced and coherent courses of study in a variety of curricular areas relevant to their own personal development and to allow them to achieve a level of competence in these courses which will enable them to proceed to senior cycle education.
Subjects offered at Junior Certificate Level in Lucan Community College:
- Art
- Business Studies
- CSPE
- English
- French
- Geography
- German
- History
- Home Economics
- Irish
- Materials Technology (Wood)
- Maths
- Metalwork
- Music
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
- Science
- SPHE
- Technical Graphics
- Technology

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| Booklists
Junior cycle booklists for 2008-2009 are given here as follows:
All books and equipment on the lists can be bought from Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre, Lucan. Tel. 01-6213030. School books can be paid for weekly in their School Book Club at no extra cost. Important: Each student is expected to have the required books and equipment at the beginning of the school year.Books are not available at the School.
A School Book Grant Scheme is available for eligible students. Please apply to Mr. Purcell at the College. We also provide the Bookshops in Leixlip, Maynooth and Celbridge with our Booklist.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SECOND-HAND BOOKS: If the built-in exercises have been filled in, the books are useless. Erased or tipp-exed answers can be too easily deciphered and are not acceptable. |
First Year: Classes Plath & Shelley
Subject | Books | Irish |
- Draíocht 1
- Foclóir Gaeilge Béarla
| English |
- Quest - Educational Co.
- Our Day Out Willie Russell (Mathuen)
- Dictionary
- 12th Day of July Joan Lingard
| Mathematics |
- Texts and Tests 1 O.D. Morris (Celtic Press)
- try to get this 2nd hand if at all possible
- Supplemantary book will be required due to the introduction of new mathematics syllabus - to be advised by Math teacher in September
- ruler
- hard back copy
- copies
- pencil
- geometry set
- graph-copy
- maths tables
- Scientific Calculator (Calculator -- Casio Natural Display)
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History |
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Geography |
- Atlas (Ed. Co./World Atlas) - new edition
- hardback copy for notes to be retained for 1st, 2nd and 3rd years
- 1 pencil
- 1 eraser
- 1 pencil sharpener
- 1 30cm ruler
- 1 pk of colouring pencils
- New Geo – (Please note new edition from 2009) plus workbook Liam Ashe & Kieran McCarthy (Ed. Company)
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Civic Social & Political Ed. | - Make a Difference (Folens)
- Text and Workbook (Folens)
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Religion |
- Know the Way - Orla Walsh (Veritas)
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French |
- Ensemble 1- Philippe Hamel (Mentor)
- French Dictionary
- Hardback notebook
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German |
- Viel Spass 1 (C.J. Fallon)
- Dictionary English/German-German/English
- Zur Sache 1
- Hardback notebook
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Science |
- Exploring Science plus workbook – Michael O’Callaghan (Edco)
- Hardback Notebook, Copy
- Junior Certificate Student Laboratory Notebook – John Cullen (Mentor)
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Business Studies |
- Business Studies for Households and Enterprises Matt Hynes students workbook included (Folens)
- Calculator
- record books 1,2,3
- 2 copies
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Metalwork |
- Basic Engineering Technology S. O'Tuairish
- Science copy
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Materials Technology (Wood) |
- Wood Materials Technology for Junior Certificate, 4th Edition, Michael Cross
- EEC Kit for Woodwork available in Abtree and Maynooth Book Shop
- 1 A3 Lismore portfolio
- 1 A4 ring binder with 12 clear plastic envelope insets
- 1 hardback A4 nature study book
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Technical Graphics |
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Music |
- Sounds Good! Junior Certificate Music (Core Book) (Edco)
- Sounds Good! Junior Certificate Music (Workbook)
- Sounds Good! Set B Set Works & Songs Booklets
(incl CDs)
- 1 A4 music manuscript copy
- 1 hard back copy
- 1 copy
- A4 folder for hand-outs
- A descant recorder, to be purchased in September
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Home Economics |
- Learning for Life Carmel Enright & Maura Flynn
- Learning for Life Workbook Carmel Enright & Maura Flynn
- €13 for fabrics
- 1 A4 hardback notebook
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Art |
- Art Pack from Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre, to include A2 art folder and folder with plastic pockets
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Technology |
- Junior Cert Technology by Gráinne Enright (Folens)
- A4 ring binder and refill pad
- A4 graph paper refill pad (Lismore) & science copy
- EEC Kit for Technology available in Abtree and Maynooth Book Shop
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SPHE |
- Healthy Living Student Workbook Year 1
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Study folder | | College journal |
- Must be bought at Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre at a cost of €12
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First Year: Classes Brecht, Walcott & Johnston
Subject | Books | Irish |
- Draíocht 2
- Foclóir Gaeilge Béarla
| English | - 12th Day of July Joan Lingard
- Quest – Educational Co.
- Our Day Out – Willie Russell
- Dictionary
| Mathematics | - Text & Tests 1 – O.D. Morris (Celtic Press)
- copies
- hardback copy
- ruler
- pencil
- geometry set
- graph-copy
- mathematics tables
- calculator (recommended calculator – Casio Natural Display).
| History |
- Uncovering History (Folens) S. Delap & P.McCormack
- Resources & Revision Junior Certificate – Patsy McCaughey - Mentor
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Geography | -
New Geo – (Please note new edition 2009) Liam Ashe & Kieran McCarthy (Ed. Company) plus workbook
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Hardback Copy for Notes and Homework Copy to be retained for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year plus A4 display folder
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1 pencil, 1 eraser, 1 pencil sharpener 1 x 30cm. ruler, 1 pack colouring pencils
| Civic Social & Political Ed. | - Make a Difference (Folens)
- Text and Workbook (Folens)
| Religious Education | - Know The Way – Orla Walsh (Veritas)
| French |
- Ensemble 1 – Philippe Hamel (Mentor)
- French Dictionary
- Hardback Notebook
| German |
- Viel Spass 1 (C.J.Fallon)
- Dictionary English/German-German/English
- Zur Sache 1
- Hardback notebook
| Science |
- Exploring Science plus workbook – Michael O’Callaghan (Edco)
- Junior Certificate Student Laboratory Notebook – John Cullen (Mentor)
- Hardback Notebook & Copy
| Business Studies | - Business Studies for Households and Enterprises Matt Hynes (Folens)
- Business Studies for Households and Enterprises Workbook Matt Hynes (Folens)
- Calculator
- Record books 1,2,3
- 2 copies
| Metalwork | - Basic Engineering Technology S. O'Tuairish
- A4 Science copy
| Materials Technology (Wood) | | Technical Graphics | | Music |
- Sounds Good! Junior Certificate Music (Core Book) (Edco)
- Sounds Good! Junior Certificate Music (Workbook)
- Sounds Good! Set B Set Works & Songs Booklets
- 1 A4 music manuscript copy
- 1 hard back copy
- 1 copy
- A4 folder for hand-outs
- A descant recorder, to be purchased in September
| Home Economics |
- Learning for Life Carmel Enright & Maura Flynn
& Workbook - Textbook is used for three years
- €13 for fabrics/Basic Ingredients
- A4 Hardback Copy
| Art | - Art Pack from Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre, to include A2 art folder with plastic pockets
| Technology | - Junior Cert Technology Grainne Enright (Folens)
- A4 ring binder and refill pad & science copy
- A4 graph paper refill pad (Lismore)
- EEC Kit for Technology available in Abtree & Maynooth Book Shop
| SPHE |
- Healthy Living Student Workbook Year 1
| Study folder | | College journal |
- Must be bought at Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre at a cost of €12
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First Year Class Joyce
Subject |
Books |
Irish |
- Draíocht 1
- Foclóir Gaeilge Béarla
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English |
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Mathematics |
- Text & Tests 1 – O.D. Morris (Celtic Press)
- copies
- hardback copy
- ruler
- pencil
- geometry set
- graph-copy
- mathematics tables
- calculator (recommended calculator – Casio Natural Display).
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History |
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Geography |
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Groundwork 1 by Monica Hopkins & Therese King (Edco)
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Hardback Copy for Notes and Homework Copy to be retained for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Year plus A4 display folder
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1 pencil, 1 eraser, 1 pencil sharpener 1 x 30cm. ruler, 1 pack colouring pencils
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Civic Social & Political Ed. |
- Make a Difference (Folens)
- Text and Workbook (Folens)
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Religious Education |
- Know The Way – Orla Walsh (Veritas)
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French |
- Ensemble 1 – Philippe Hamel (Mentor)
- French Dictionary
- Hardback Notebook
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German |
- Viel Spass 1 (C.J.Fallon)
- Dictionary English/German-German/English
- Zur Sache 1
- Hardback notebook
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Science |
- Exploring Science plus workbook – Michael O’Callaghan (Edco)
- Junior Certificate Student Laboratory Notebook – John Cullen (Mentor)
- Hardback Notebook & Copy
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Business Studies |
- Business Studies for Households and Enterprises Matt Hynes (Folens)
- Business Studies for Households and Enterprises Workbook Matt Hynes (Folens)
- Calculator
- Record books 1,2,3
- 2 copies
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Metalwork |
- Basic Engineering Technology S. O'Tuairish
- A4 Science copy
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Materials Technology (Wood) |
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Technical Graphics |
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Music |
- Sounds Good! Junior Certificate Music (Core Book) (Edco)
- Sounds Good! Junior Certificate Music (Workbook)
- Sounds Good! Set B Set Works & Songs Booklets
- 1 A4 music manuscript copy
- 1 hard back copy
- 1 copy
- A4 folder for hand-outs
- A descant recorder, to be purchased in September
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Home Economics |
- Learning for Life Carmel Enright & Maura Flynn & Workbook - Textbook is used for three years
- €13 for fabrics/Basic Ingredients
- A4 Hardback Copy
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Art |
- Art Pack from Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre, to include A2 art folder with plastic pockets
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Technology |
- Junior Cert Technology Grainne Enright (Folens)
- A4 ring binder and refill pad & science copy
- A4 graph paper refill pad (Lismore)
- EEC Kit for Technology available in Abtree & Maynooth Book Shop
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SPHE |
- Healthy Living Student Workbook Year 1
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Study folder |
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College journal |
- Must be bought at Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre at a cost of €12
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Second Year 2010-2011
Subject | Books | Irish | Smith & Whitaker
Draíocht 1
Foclóir Gaeilge/Béarla
Friedman, Keynes & Riccardo
Retain Draíocht 1
Draíocht 2
Draíocht 3
Foclóir Gaeilge/Béarla – retain. Shortcuts to Success - Irish Grammar Guide
(All of the above should not be purchased until September when Honours or Ordinary Level have been decided)
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English | Friedman, Keynes & Riccardo
Goodnight Mr. Tom by Michelle Magorian
Second Novel to be decided in September
Keyskills in English - Higher Level
Friedman - Romeo & Juliet – Folens
Riccardo & Keynes - Merchant of Venice – Folens
Retain all 1st Year Books
Smith & Whitaker
Of Mice & Men – by John Steinbeck
Safari
Keyskills in English (Ordinary Level)
Blood Brothers - Willie Russell (Studio Scripts, Stanley Thornes Publishers Ltd)
Retain 1st Year Book
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Mathematics | - All classes retain present book, copies, hardback copy, ruler, pencil, geometry set, graph-copy, mathematics tables and calculator (recommended calculator – Casio Natural Display).
- Higher level students only (to be purchased when requested by teacher): Text & Tests 2 – O.D. Morris (Celtic Press).
| History | | Geography |
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Smith: Retain New Geo. plus workbook.
Whitaker: Groundwork 2 plus workbook by Monica Hopkins & Therese King (Edco)
1 Pencil, 1 Eraser, 1 Pencil Sharpener, 1 30cm Ruler, 1 pack Colouring Pencils,
Hardback Copy and Homework Copy
| Civic Social & Political Ed. | - Retain all 1st year books
| Religion | - All classes retain First Year books.
| French | | German | |
Business Studies | - Retain all 1st year books and copies.
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Technical Graphics | - Retain books and equipment from First Year
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Materials Technology (Wood) |
- Retain Technology for Junior Certificate, by Bill Caughran
- Materials Tech. (Wood) - Workbook John Gilligan (EEC)
- Retain EEC Kit for Woodwork
- 1 A3 Lismore portfolio
- 1 A4 ring binder with 12 clear plastic envelope insets
- 1 hardback A4 nature study book
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Technology | - Retain 1st Year Book and Materials
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Metalwork |
- Retain Basic Engineering Technology S. O'Tuairisc (School and College)
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Home Economics | |
Science |
- Retain 1st year book and copies
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Art | |
SPHE | |
| Music |
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Study folder | | College journal |
- Must be bought at Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre at a cost of €12
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| Third yearSubject | Books | Irish | Magellan, Bancroft & Shackleton
Retain all books from 2nd Year and purchase exam papers
at appropriate levels ( Educational Company)
Shortcuts to Success – Irish Grammar Guide
Collins & Columbus
Retain all books from 2nd Year and purchase exam papers
at appropriate levels ( Educational Company)
| English | Magellan, Bancroft & Shackleton
English Past Papers (Ed. Co.) incl. 2010 paper – Higher Level
Retain books from previous years.
Collins & Columbus
English Past Papers (Educational Co.) incl. 2010 paper – Ordinary level
Keyskills in English (Level to be decided in September) Mentor
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Mathematics |
- All classes retain present book(s), copies, hardback copy, ruler, pencil, geometry set, graph-copy, mathematics tables
- calculator (recommended calculator – Casio Natural Display).
- Examination Papers – to be purchased when advised by teacher as to publisher and level.
| History | | Geography | -
Retain Geo Textbook and Workbook.
Junior Cert Examination Papers
1 Pencil, 1 Eraser, 1 Pencil Sharpener, 1 30cm Ruler, 1 Pack Colouring Pencils
Revision book will be decided by teacher in September
| Civic Social & Political Ed. | - Retain books from 1st and 2nd years
- Examination Papers (Ed. Co.) incl. 2007 paper
| Religion |
- Retain books from Second Year
- Examination Papers (EdCo)
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French | -
Magellan, Bancroft & Shackleton: Examination Papers Higher Level – Ed. Co.
Grammaire pour tout le monde (Liz Colgan) Folans
French Dictionary
Retain all books and copies from 2nd Year
Collins & Columbus:– Examination Papers to be decided in September
Grammaire pour tout le monde (Liz Colgan) – Folans
French Dictionary
Retain all copies from Second Year
| German |
- Zur Sache 2 (Revised Edition) - Higher Level ONLY
- Retain Hörschatz 1 (new edition)
- German Dictionary)
- Hardback Notebook)
- Sample Papers (Ed. Co.)
- Please retain all books from 1st & 2nd year
| Science | - Examination Papers - Level to be decided in consultation with teacher.
- Retain all other books andcopies
| Business Studies | - Examination Papers - to be purchased in September
- 2 copies
- Record Books 1,2 & 3
| Metalwork |
- Retain Basic Engineering Technology by Sean Ó Tuairisc (School & Colleges)
- Past Examination Papers (EEC Publications)
| Materials Technology (Wood) |
- Retain Technology for Junior Certificate, by Bill Caughran (Wood)
- Retain E.E.C. Kit
- One A3 Lismore Portfolio
- One A4 Ring Binder with 12 clear plastic envelope insets.
- One Hardback A4 Nature Study Book
- Workbook by John Gilligan – EEC Publishers
- Past Exam Papers when available
| Technical Graphics | - Retain all books from 2nd Year
| Music |
- Examination Papers - to be purchased in September
- Less Stress More Success Music by Andrew Purcell - Gill and Macmillan
- Retain all other books and copies
- 1 A4 Music Manuscript Copy
- 1 hard back copy and one copy
- A4 Folder and plastic pockets for hand-outs and sheet music
| Home Economics |
- Examination Papers (Ed. Co.) & Hard back copy
- €5.00 for basic ingredients to be collected by Class Teacher
- Retain all books and Workbooks from 2nd year
| Art | - Renew any items missing from Art Pack, making sure to have 4B pencil and 2 good paint brushes (1 Large and 1 Small)
| Technology | - Retain all 2nd year books and equipment.
- Past examination papers (EEC Publications) - not available until September
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SPHE |
- €5 to be collected in September to cover cost of photocopying
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Study folder | |
College journal |
- Must be bought at Abtree, Superquinn Shopping Centre at cost of €9
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